Preventing Rust at Door Seams on 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan ...

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by M100C, May 6, 2004.

  1. M100C

    M100C Guest

    All,
    I had a 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager, and it was a great vehicle except for
    rust setting in where the outer door skin seams over the inner door panel;
    these seams were not well sealed. In looking at my 2003, it looks just as
    vulnerable, and I would like to do something about it.

    The van is white, so I could get some white silicone sealer and clean, dry
    and seal the joint. Has anyone found a better technique? Any other areas
    to pay close attention to?

    Chris
     
    M100C, May 6, 2004
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    jdoe Guest

    Shoot oil in everything. It's the best thing you can do. I use a spray
    product made by Mystic that I buy at Farm & Fleet. It's a clear grease that
    sprays out as a thin liquid and "dries" to a "light grease". I do it it all
    the seams gate, doors etc. When I got rid of my 93 the only rust on it was
    in the frame. Otherwise many years and over 200000 miles and the body was
    spotless.
    Larry
     
    jdoe, May 6, 2004
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    Geoff Guest

    That's an interesting idea. I wonder if the light lubricant in WD-40 would
    work just as well? Anyone?

    --Geoff
     
    Geoff, May 6, 2004
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    Richard Guest

    Better suggestion. Go to your local body shop supply store and pick up a
    spray can of 3M's anti-rust. It is a nearly clear wax type materal
    chemically formulated to stay in place and prevent rust. I have had
    excellent results with this professional product.

    Richard.
     
    Richard, May 6, 2004
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    jdoe Guest

    WD 40 won't do it. It will displace moisture in the seams but follow up is
    needed. I got the trick from a body shop owner and it works VERY well.
    Larry
     
    jdoe, May 6, 2004
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    mic canic Guest

    silicone is made from a compound that has acid in it and if it permeates metal
    it causes it to rust faster and if it caught by dealer the warranty could be
    voided it even outlines rustproofing added that can void your warranty
     
    mic canic, May 8, 2004
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    Richard Guest

    It even smells bad.

    Richard.
     
    Richard, May 14, 2004
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